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Uncovering the importance of mentoring in supporting young writers

Culture and creativity
The Romantic myth of the lone poet has dominated our understanding of creative practice. Yet a collaborative project led by the University’s Will May has shown how mentors shape the work of contemporary poets
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22 February 2023

Giving young people the skills to challenge myths about history

Culture and creativity
Future societies and communities
Professor Jonathan Conlin teamed up with teachers to give students the skills to challenge popular historical myths about the 1923 Lausanne Treaty
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